Quote 16: “Another idol has displaced me…a golden one”

Question 1

“Another _____ has _____ me…a _____ one”

Answer 1

“Another idol has displaced me…a golden one”

Question 2

who said it and when? who did they say it to? what is it about?

Answer 2

scrooge’s discussion with belle in stave 2 prior to her terminating their engagement

Question 3

5 key features:

Answer 3

• figurative language: delineates how scrooge has placed money on a pedestal as he no longer values human connection
• “idol”- biblical allusion: worshipping a false idol. indicates scrooge’s infatuation w/ money is sinful
• “displaced”- connotations of unnatural positioning. emphasises how scrooge’s adoration of wealth is unhealthy
• colour symbolism: “golden”-scrooge’s former self was exceptional and seemingly irreplaceable. cannot be brought back